Fire lookouts and Forest Service cabins for rent in the West
Fire lookouts and Forest Service cabins for rent across the West, each compiled from its own sources: season, road access, water, and what to bring.
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Arizona
- Apache Maid CabinCamp Verde · Rustic forest service cabin rentalRustic Forest Service facility at the eastern base of Apache Maid Mountain, 2 hours north of Phoenix, Arizona, and 45 minutes north of Camp Verde, Arizona, in the shade of a ponderosa pine forest just south of the Mogollon Rim.
- Big Springs Cabin SiteFredonia · Cabin siteSeven rental cabins beside a working ranger station on Arizona's Kaibab Plateau, where the plateau's most abundant spring runs down a limestone cliff into two ponds.
- Caldwell CabinAlpine · Rustic forest service cabin rentalA 1920s log homestead turned Forest Service rental cabin southwest of Alpine, Arizona, where a stone fireplace is set with Luna agate and the water is hauled in.
- Crescent Moon Ranch CabinSedona · Ranch houseA 1930s ranch house of Oak Creek cobbles on the old OK Ranch below Cathedral Rock in Sedona, rented by the night beside the steel water wheel that once lit it.
- Groom Creek SchoolhousePrescott · Historic schoolhouse and group picnic siteA granite-fieldstone schoolhouse on the Senator Highway south of Prescott, Arizona, that taught Groom Creek's children until 1952 and still keeps its chalkboards on the walls.
- Half Moon RanchDragoon · Cabin electricA seven-room Forest Service ranch house for rent in East Cochise Stronghold in Arizona's Dragoon Mountains, with a barn and corrals for up to six horses or mules.
- Horsethief CabinCrown King · Electric cabinA 1939 Forest Service fire crew cabin on Forest Road 52 below Crown King, Arizona, idle by the 1980s and now rented by the night beside Horsethief Basin Lake.
- Hull CabinTusayan · Cabin nonelectricHull Cabin, a sheep ranch's log house of the late 1880s just south of the Grand Canyon, became a ranger station in 1907 and now rents by the night.
- Jumpup CabinFredonia · Rustic two-room log cabinRustic two-room log cabin on the Kaibab National Forest listed on the National Register of Historic Places; the cabin sits on the edge of Jumpup canyon with a panoramic view of Kanab Creek Wilderness.
- Kendrick CabinFlagstaff · Retired u. s. forest service fire guard stationThis rustic three-bedroom masonry and wood cabin is in the scenic Kendrick Park area. It has wonderful views of the San Francisco Peaks, Kendrick Mountain, and the surrounding forest.
- Kent Springs CabinGreen Valley · Cabin rentalKent Springs Cabin is located in the Madera Canyon Recreation Area, 15 miles southeast of Green Valley, Arizona in the Coronado National Forest. Located in an area boasting unique natural features and historical sites, the secluded and private cabin is an ideal location for guests seeking relaxation and recreation although less than an hour from Tucson.
- Kentucky Camp CabinSonoita · Cabin and headquarters buildingNestled in the scenic Santa Rita Mountains near Sonoita, Kentucky Camp consists of five adobe buildings: the headquarters, two cabins, the assay office and the remains of a barn. A small cabin and headquarters building have been restored for public use in the "Rooms with a View" program.
- Palisades Ranger Residence CabinTucson · Five-room cabinThe cabin has indoor plumbing, electricity, a full kitchen, furniture, beds and an enclosed front yard.
- Portal BunkhousePortal · CabinAt the entrance to Cave Creek Canyon at 5,000 feet, on the eastern slope of the Chiricahua Mountains; Cave Creek, a perennial stream, flows nearby.
- Portal CCC HousePortal · Five-room cabinThe Portal CCC House is a five-room cabin just west of Portal, Arizona; its fieldstone masonry cabin is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places and is one of the few remaining structures from the 1930s-era Cave Creek CCC Camp.
- Sollers CabinTucson · Two-story, six-room forest service cabinLocated off the scenic Mt. Lemmon Highway, the Sollers Cabin sits at the end of a dirt road and provides a unique recreational opportunity for hikers, picnickers, birders, bicyclists, artists, photographers, researchers, and nature lovers of every age. The large two-story, seven-room cabin consists of three bedrooms, one and half bathrooms, a diving/living room, and a fully equipped kitchen.
- Spring Valley Cabin & BunkhouseParks · Historic cabin rentalFurnished abode north of Parks, AZ, between Williams and Flagstaff; the cabin has a capacity of eight people for overnight stays, with the bunkhouse adding six more for a total of 14; available year-round subject to winter road access.
- Sycamore CabinDugas · Cabin electricA 1938 CCC-built ranger's residence on the edge of Sycamore Creek, with a riparian area just outside the back door.
California
- Bear Basin Lookout and CabinGasquet · Historic fire lookout and 1930s-style cabin rentalA 1930s Forest Service fire lookout, taken down on French Hill and rebuilt atop Bear Basin Butte above Gasquet, California, rented each summer with a cedar-shake cabin.
- Big Meadows CabinCabinA 900-square-foot Forest Service guard station built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, rented by the night at the edge of Big Meadows, Sequoia National Forest, California.
- Black Mountain LookoutBlairsden · National campgroundA 1934 Civilian Conservation Corps fire lookout on Black Mountain near Milford, California, rented by the night, its one room set ten feet up at 7,161 feet.
- Calpine LookoutCalpine · Forest fire lookout towerA 1934 Civilian Conservation Corps fire lookout on Calpine Hill in the Tahoe National Forest, rented by the night and one of three windmill-style lookouts left in California.
- Camp Four And Half CabinKings River · CabinA 1957 Forest Service ranger's cabin on the south bank of the Kings River at 1,100 feet, now rented by the night, reached by a dirt road past a one-lane bridge.
- Crocker Guard StationPortola · CabinA 1912 Forest Service guard station in an aspen meadow ten miles northeast of Portola, California, restored by Forest Service retirees and rented with propane lamps and no drinking water.
- Forest Glen Guard StationForest Glen · Forest glen cabin (guard station)A two-story Forest Service guard station of 1916 beside the South Fork Trinity River at Forest Glen, rented by the night, the oldest building on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
- Girard Ridge LookoutDunsmuir · LookoutA 1931 fire lookout on Girard Ridge above the Sacramento River Canyon near Dunsmuir, California, rented by the night and reportedly the oldest of its design in the state.
- Harvey West CabinCamino · CabinA 1930s lumber-company office on the Silver Fork of the American River near Kyburz, now an Eldorado National Forest rental cabin reached across a combination-locked bridge.
- Hirz CabinLakehead · CabinA three-bedroom Forest Service rental cabin on a hilltop above the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake, near Lakehead, where vandalism has left only the fridge, oven and water heater running.
- Hirz Mountain LookoutLakehead · Fire lookoutA 1937 Civilian Conservation Corps fire lookout above the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake near Lakehead, California, rented by the night and reached on foot for the last quarter mile.
- Little Mt. Hoffman LookoutMcCloud · LookoutFrom a height of 7,309 feet, Little Mount Hoffman offers a spectacular view of Mt. Shasta, Mt. Lassen, Mt. McLoughlin, and a variety of other interesting landforms.
- Oak Flat LookoutBakersfield · Fire lookout rentalOn the Greenhorn Mountains at 4,900 feet, the tower overlooks the scenic Kern River and Kern River Valley with panoramic views of the mountains, river and valley.
- Patterson Guard StationLikely · Guard stationBuilt in 1921, Patterson Guard Station supported the Modoc National Forest's fire program until 1981. With recent renovations completed, the guard station is now available for overnight rentals.
- Pine Mountain LookoutUpper Lake · Fire lookoutRustic Pine Mountain Lookout was constructed in 1933 and used for fire detection until 1942.
- Post Creek Guard StationHayfork · Guard stationPost Creek Guard Station was built in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. This comfortable cabin accommodates up to six people, has two rooms, and measures 19x30 feet.
- Quaking Aspen CabinSpringville · CabinQuaking Aspen Cabin is situated in the Sequoia National Forest, about an hour from Springville, California. The cabin was originally built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps and was used by the Forest Service to house fire patrol, recreation workers and other personnel. Located just inside Quaking Aspen Campground, the cabin is available to rent from mid-May through mid-October.
- Robbs HutCabinRobbs Hut offers a peaceful, rustic getaway with phenomenal views of the Sierra Nevada. The cozy, yet minimalistic cabin is open year-round and can be accessed by car in warmer months.
- Sardine Peak LookoutSierraville · LookoutA 1935 Civilian Conservation Corps three-story enclosed tower with external stairs; the top observation cab is the only rentable space. Sits at an elevation of 8,138 feet in the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of Tahoe National Forest, approximately 20 miles from Truckee, California.
- Sly Guard CabinPollock Pines · Recreation siteThe Sly Guard Cabin is less remote than other cabins on the Eldorado National forest and is a great choice for families with children. The cabin is near Sly Park Reservoir, also called Jenkinson Lake, the tourist area of Apple Hill, a variety of wineries, a number of hiking trails, and the historic mining towns of Coloma and Placerville.
- Van Vleck BunkhouseCabinVan Vleck Bunkhouse overlooks a 40-acre meadow and the Tells Peak portion of the Crystal Range of the Sierra Nevada, providing a rustic camping experience year-round. Built in 1957, the bunkhouse is the last remaining building at the Van Vleck Ranch site. The area was operated as a cattle ranch from the 1860s to the 1960s.
- Wishon CabinSpringville · Two-bedroom cabinWishon Cabin sits amid oaks and pines in the Southern Sierra Nevada Mountains in the Sequoia National Forest. The cabin, perched at an elevation of 3,900 feet, is located at the entrance of the Wishon Campground, about an hour drive from Springville, California.
Colorado
- Aspen Guard StationMancos · Forest service cabinA Civilian Conservation Corps log guard station in a fenced aspen grove north of Mancos, Colorado, that housed forest rangers, then visiting artists, and is now rented by the night.
- Black Bear Cabin at Mesa LakesGrand Junction · Traditional forest service ranger stationA 1930s Forest Service ranger station cabin at 9,500 feet on the Grand Mesa, rented by the night and reached through a combination-locked gate at Sunset Lake's spillway.
- Buckhorn Ranger StationBellevue · Forest service cabin rentalA Forest Service ranger compound built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in Buckhorn Canyon west of Masonville, Colorado, restored after radon, fire, and vandalism and now rented by the night.
- Duncan CabinCrestone · One-room forest service cabinA one-room log cabin a four-mile walk or ride above the San Luis Valley near Crestone, Colorado, and the only standing building of the mining town of Duncan.
- Elwood CabinSummitville · CabinA one-room log cabin at 11,000 feet near Summitville, Colorado, built in 1911 as a telephone company line shack and now rented out by the Rio Grande National Forest.
- Jackson Guard StationCimarron · Guard stationJackson Guard Station is a great destination for anything from a weekend getaway to a week-long hunting trip. The cabin was originally used as a guard station that housed Forest Service work crews. The cabin's access road is remarkably scenic, making for an impressive arrival. In summer months, the cabin sets the stage for a wide array of activities.
- Jersey Jim LookoutMancos · Fire lookout towerLive a little bit of history and enjoy an incredible view in Southwestern Colorado with an one- or two-night stay at the Jersey Jim Fire Lookout Tower. Formerly used to detect fires, the live-in tower rises from an aspen-lined meadow in the San Juan National Forest at almost 10,000 feet above sea level.
- Lake Isabel CabinRye · Historical forest ranger cabinA quaint historical Forest Ranger cabin adjacent to the Lake Isabel Recreation Area. A day-use fee is charged at the recreation area which provides a stocked fishing lake, hiking and motorized trails, picnic areas and campgrounds.
- Lone Cone CabinNorwood · Rustic cabinBuilt in 1936 and located 24 miles from Norwood, the cabin is accessible in summer and fall by passenger vehicle or four-wheel drive depending on conditions.
- Matterhorn CabinOphir · CabinThe Matterhorn Cabin is a great destination for anything from a family reunion to a week-long ski trip. This modern facility offers comfortable accommodations for groups of 12 or more and is available during the fall and winter months. Located just off the highway, it is easily accessible by passenger cars and is only 15 miles from the town of Telluride.
- Mestaa'ehehe Mountain Fire LookoutBergen Park · Fire lookoutElectric stove, refrigerator, heat; beds; table and chairs; cookware and dishes; exterior incinerating toilet visitors must clean and maintain; accommodates four people per night.
- Moose Manor CabinMesa · CabinMoose Manor at Mesa Lakes cabin sits within aspen and spruce/fir forest on the north side of the Grand Mesa National Forest.
- Piney Guard StationVail · Cabin nonelectricPiney Guard Station is a rustic cabin that was constructed in the 1930s as a workstation for Forest Service crews. This 14x22-foot log cabin only has a single room.
- Platoro Cabin 1Platoro · CabinA 1963 Forest Service cabin downtown in the small mining town of Platoro, Colorado, at an elevation of 10,000 feet in the Rio Grande National Forest.
- Platoro Cabin 2Platoro · Accessible cabinPlatoro Cabin 2 is located downtown in the small mining town of Platoro, Colorado, at an elevation of 10,000 feet in the Rio Grande National Forest. The cabin was built in 1963 as a base quarters for various Forest Service Crews working in the surrounding areas until the early 1990s. Today the cabin is a getaway for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in south-central Colorado.
- Redfeather Ranger StationRed Feather Lakes · Two cabins and an office with a visitor's centerThe Redfeather Ranger Station has two cabins, and an office with a visitor's center. The Ranger Cabin and the Assistant Ranger Cabin are available for lodging.
- Roberts CabinComo · CabinRobert's Cabin is located 3 miles NW of Como at CR 50 and CR 33. It dates back to the 1880s and is associated with the early Denver, South Park & Pacific Railroad. It can accommodate eight people with two double beds, two twin beds and one sleeper sofa. There is a wood stove and a port-a-potty.
- Stub Creek CabinFort Collins · Well-equipped cabinA well-equipped cabin on the north end of the Laramie River Valley in north-central Colorado with modern amenities and access to a variety of recreational opportunities; opening later this season due to historical and maintenance improvements.
Idaho
- Adams Ranger StationGrangeville · Log cabinA two-story 1932 district ranger's log house at 5,150 feet on Hungry Ridge, south of Grangeville, Idaho, rented by the night beside an 1862 way station on the Milner Trail.
- Arid Peak LookoutAvery · Fire towerA 1930s fire lookout on a 20-foot tower above Loop Creek in Idaho's St. Joe country, built to watch the Milwaukee Road for engine sparks.
- Atlanta CabinAtlanta · Historic ranger station compound cabinA Forest Service rental cabin in a 1933 Civilian Conservation Corps ranger compound at Atlanta, Idaho, an 1860s gold and silver camp at 5,800 feet.
- Avery Creek CabinPrichard · Fully furnished three-room cabinA 1920s Forest Service firemen's cabin on the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River, Idaho, that housed Forest Service crews until 1981, now rented to the public.
- Bald Mountain Lookout (Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, ID)Potlatch · Fire lookoutA retired fire lookout cab on a timber tower atop Bald Mountain in Idaho's Hoodoo Mountains, rented by the night since 1998, with the Palouse hills spread to the south.
- Barber Flat Cabin (Boise National Forest, ID)Idaho City · Cabin nonelectricA Forest Service rental cabin on the North Fork Boise River, about 27 miles of road from Idaho City, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1935 and still without electricity.
- Beaver Creek Cabin (ID)Idaho City · Cabin nonelectricA 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps guard station on Beaver Creek, northeast of Idaho City, rented by the night and reached in winter only on skis or snowshoes.
- Big Trinity CabinFeatherville · CabinA Forest Service rental cabin at 7,900 feet among four subalpine lakes north of Featherville, Idaho, below the highest drivable point in the state.
- Boiling Springs CabinCrouch · CabinA cabin of 1935, once the Boiling Springs Guard Station, in a meadow beside the Middle Fork Payette River north of Crouch, Idaho, with mineral hot springs next to it.
- Buck Park CabinCouncil · Nonelectric cabinA three-cot Forest Service cabin at 7,280 feet in Buck Park on Cuddy Mountain, Idaho, reached by a rocky one-way spur and, in most of winter, only by snowmobile.
- Burgdorf Guard StationMcCall · Guard stationA renovated Forest Service guard station cabin at 6,250 feet north of McCall, Idaho, rented by the night beside the old hot-springs settlement named for Fred Burgdorf.
- Cape Horn Winter RentalStanley · CabinA guard station in Idaho's Stanley Basin, in Forest Service use since about 1910, rented in winter and reached only on skis, snowshoes, or snowmachine.
- Castle Butte LookoutKooskia · Lookout cabinA 1950 L-4 fire lookout on a rocky point off the Lolo Motorway in north central Idaho, rented by the night to four guests who haul in their own water.
- Cold Springs Peak Cabin - Clearwater NF (ID)Pierce · CabinA 12-by-14-foot log cabin built in 1931 for Forest Service fire crews, on a cliff-edged saddle at almost 6,731 feet in Idaho's North Fork Clearwater country.
- Copper Basin Guard StationMackay · Guard stationA propane-lit, two-bedroom log cabin the Forest Service rents in Copper Basin, high in Idaho's Pioneer Mountains, about forty-six road miles from Mackay, the last stretches on gravel.
- Deadwood Lookout Rec CabinEmmett · Forest service fire lookoutA Civilian Conservation Corps fire lookout atop Deadwood Mountain in the Boise National Forest, rented by the night as one fourteen-foot-square room with a wood stove and a catwalk.
- Deer Park CabinIdaho City · Forest service cabin rentalA Civilian Conservation Corps guard-station cabin from the 1930s, in a ponderosa meadow above the North Fork Boise River in Idaho's Boise National Forest, rented by the night.
- Deer Ridge LookoutBonners Ferry · Fire lookout rentalA 1965 fire lookout on a timber tower above the Moyie River northeast of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, rented by the night at the dead end of Forest Road 2540.
- Diamond Creek Guard StationSoda Springs · Guard stationA Forest Service rental cabin in a 6,900-foot meadow thirty miles east of Soda Springs, Idaho, built in the early 1990s as a snowmobile warming hut.
- Elk Creek CabinsLowman · Winter rental cabinsTwo Civilian Conservation Corps cabins of 1939 in Bear Valley, Boise National Forest, rented only in winter and reached only by fifteen miles over snow.
- Graham CabinIdaho City · Former forest service guard stationGraham Cabin, a 1934 Forest Service guard station on Idaho's North Fork Boise River, rented by the night to guests who ford the river or land on the airstrip opposite.
- Horse Heaven CabinElk City · Historic cabinA one-room Civilian Conservation Corps fireman's cabin of 1939, rented by the night at 7,100 feet on the road dividing two central Idaho wilderness areas.
- Jensen CabinAlpine · US forest service drive-in cabin rentalWithin Caribou National Forest, Jensen Cabin provides a drive-in camping option managed by the US Forest Service. The facility includes water hookups and allows campfires, with reservations available for the nightly rate. Pet restrictions apply at this location.
- Kelly Forks CabinPierce · Historic cabinPart of Kelly Forks Work Center, originally Kelly Forks Ranger Station, at the confluence of the Clearwater River and Kelly Creek.
- Liz Creek CabinPierce · Early forest service backcountry guard stationA rustic single-room 1929 guard station in a grassy meadow at the confluence of Liz Creek and Weitas Creek, surrounded by the Clearwater Mountains, reached only by trail.
- Lunch Peak LookoutSandpoint · Fire lookout rentalA lookout at 6,414 feet in the Cabinet Mountains offering views of Cabinet Mountain Wilderness, the Selkirk Mountains, and Lake Pend Oreille, 35 miles northeast of Sandpoint, Idaho.
- Magruder Rangers HouseDarby · Historical cabinA two-story log ranger's residence on the Selway River in Idaho, built by Ole Tangen and rented by the night, 34 miles down a CCC road from Montana.
- Malad Summit Guard StationMalad · Guard stationA 1934 Forest Service guard station on Malad Summit north of Malad City, Idaho, rented by the night in a one-room cabin where ranger families once spent their summers.
- Meadow Creek CabinKooskia · Former guard stationMeadow Creek Cabin, a five-building Forest Service guard station from the early 1920s, sits 15 trail miles up Meadow Creek off Idaho's Selway River; a fugitive wintered there in 1936.
- Paddy Flat Guard StationDonnelly · Fire lookouts/cabins overnightTwo cabins available for rental at this guard station; the cabins were fully renovated in 2024.
- Pebble Guard StationLava Hot Springs · Rustic one-room cabinA rustic one-room cabin on four fenced acres at the base of Bonneville Peak along Pebble Creek, surrounded by high mountain vistas.
- Red Ives CabinAvery · USFS rental cabinRed Ives Cabin is a popular location in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. It served as the Ranger Station for the Red Ives Ranger District of the St. Joe National Forest from the 1930s to 1984.
- Redfish CabinStanley · USFS rental cabinA stay at the historic Redfish Cabin is like having your own private Idaho! Nestled in the trees above the northern shore of Redfish Lake at an elevation of 6,570 feet, the historic (Civilian Conservation Corps 1930's era) cabin offers a perfect getaway for a small family or group of friends.
- Scurvy Mountain LookoutPierce · LookoutA basic platform tower built on the mountain peak in 1917, with living quarters added in the 1920s and refurbishment in 1952; equipped for two with a woodstove and kerosene lantern.
- Spyglass Ground HouseSmelterville · Ground houseSpyglass Lookout Ground House is located on Spyglass Peak, in the heart of the Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District, Idaho Panhandle National Forests. It's approximately 2.5 miles east and slightly south, as the crow flies, of the Magee Historic Site.
- Tarpons Roost CabinSalmon · Rental cabinThe cabin sleeps six and will be available for rent year-round. It includes a table with benches, cooking and eating utensils and equipment, axe, shovel, bucket, cleaning supplies and firewood (during the winter months).
- Third Fork CabinOla · Rental cabinThird Fork Cabin is a former guard station, first established in 1906 as Station 10 and renamed Third Fork in 1908. A cabin was built at that time, which existed until the site was rebuilt by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1933.
- Walker CabinElk City · CabinA rustic four-person cabin with two bedrooms, four single beds, a wood-insert fireplace, kitchen facilities with wood cook stove, outdoor toilet and no running water.
- Warm River CabinAshton · CabinWarm River Cabin is located less than 20 miles from Ashton, Idaho, at Warm River Springs. An Idaho fish and game hatchery operated here from the 1930s to the 1950s. The cabin was formerly the hatchery manager's house. It was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1938. The cabin is open year-round; car access in warmer months, snowmobiles and cross-country skis required from early December through mid-May.
- Warm Springs Guard StationLowman · Cabin nonelectricHistoric Warm Springs Guard Station is open year-round and has recently been restored to reflect its original finishes and paint. It's accessible by car from mid-April through mid-December but can only be reached by snowshoes or cross-country skis for the remainder of the year.
- Yellowjacket Guard StationChallis · Guard stationMany trails for hikers, horseback riders, mountain bikers and off-road riders; hunting is popular; a 40-by-40 horse corral is within the guard station complex.
Montana
- Antone CabinDillon · Log cabinA one-room 1929 log guard station at 8,100 feet on the Snowcrest Range southeast of Dillon, Montana, rented by the Forest Service at the end of a gravel road.
- Bar Gulch CabinTownsend · CabinA one-room rental cabin in the Big Belt Mountains near Townsend, built in the 1930s for mining but kept for recreation, with an antique cook stove and no running water.
- Bear Creek Cabin (Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, MT)Ennis · Cabin rentalA Forest Service rental cabin at the historic Bear Creek Ranger Station east of Cameron, Montana, where each May busloads of schoolchildren come to pan for rocks.
- Beaver Creek Cabin (MT)West Yellowstone · Primitive, rustic cabinA primitive Forest Service rental cabin at about 7,000 feet in the Madison Range northwest of West Yellowstone, Montana, set beneath 11,316-foot Hilgard Peak, the highest summit in the range.
- Ben Rover CabinPolebridge · Cabin rentalA Forest Service rental cabin half a mile from Polebridge, Montana, built in 1955 by the North Fork storekeeper Ben Rover so he would have somewhere to come back to.
- Bend Guard StationThompson Falls · Forest service rental cabinA 1923 Forest Service bunkhouse at the Bend, 32 gravel miles up Montana's Thompson River Road, rented by the night beside the 1911 log ranger cabin it replaced.
- Big Creek Baldy. Lookout RentalLibby · LookoutA retired fire lookout on Big Creek Baldy in the Kootenai National Forest outside Libby, Montana, rented by the night, where a bucket on a pulley hauls gear up to the cab.
- Big Hole Lookout (MT)Plains · Lookout trailA 1930 log lookout on Big Hole Peak in Montana's Lolo National Forest, rented by the night and one of only two of its kind left intact on the Lolo.
- Birch Creek CabinDillon · Historic log cabin rentalA two-room Forest Service log cabin at Thief Creek near Dillon, Montana, used as a ranger station as early as 1908, below a 1935 Civilian Conservation Corps camp.
- Bloody Dick CabinJackson · Nonelectric cabinA one-room Forest Service rental cabin beside Bloody Dick Creek in southwest Montana, at about 7,100 feet, where winter renters may ski or snowmobile up to 23 miles.
- Bull River Guard StationTROUT CREEK · Guard stationA 1908 log ranger station on the East Fork of the Bull River in Montana's Cabinet Mountains, which survived the 1910 fires and is now rented by the night.
- Cabin Creek CabinWest Yellowstone, MT · CabinA one-room Civilian Conservation Corps cabin from the 1930s at about 8,700 feet in the Madison Range, reached by a trail that crosses a 1959 earthquake scarp.
- Calf Creek CabinWhite Sulphur Springs, MT · Rustic cabinA Forest Service rental cabin on Calf Creek in Montana's Little Belt Mountains, reached in winter only by ski, snowshoe or snowmobile over the last 7 miles of road.
- Canyon Creek CabinMelrose · Reservation cabinA 1930 Forest Service guard station rented by the night, set at 7,300 feet beneath a cliff in Montana's eastern Pioneer Mountains where mountain goats keep house.
- Challenge CabinHungry Horse · CabinA Forest Service winter rental cabin in a meadow near Challenge Creek, southeast of Hungry Horse, Montana, reached only by eight miles of groomed snowmobile trail.
- Cougar Peak LookoutPlains · Forest service l-4 style lookoutA 1952 Forest Service L-4 lookout house above the Clark Fork near Thompson Falls, Montana, rented by the night and set on bare ground instead of a tower.
- Deer Creek Cabin (MT)Big Timber · CabinA one-room log cabin on Lower Deer Creek, about 30 miles southeast of Big Timber, Montana, begun in 1953 by a rancher and his fifteen-year-old son.
- Diamond Butte LookoutAshland · Fire lookoutA fire lookout on Diamond Butte, about 40 miles from Ashland, Montana, rented by the night off-season, with a wagon in its basement for hauling gear uphill.
- Eagle Guard StationTownsend · Guard stationA three-room log cabin built by miners in 1895 in Montana's Elkhorn Mountains west of Townsend, now a Forest Service rental, with its original sod roof intact beneath a 1911 roof.
- Ear Mountain CabinChoteau · Lewis and clark national forest administrative cabinA former Lewis and Clark National Forest administrative cabin under the northeast slope of Ear Mountain, west of Choteau, Montana, renovated in 2022 to sleep nine in built-in bunks.
- East Fork CabinSula · Rustic, historic one-room cabinA one-room log guard station on the East Fork of the Bitterroot River above Sula, Montana, built for forest fire watchers and rented by the night year-round since its 1987 restoration.
- Eldridge Guard StationWest Yellowstone · Primitive, rustic, log structureA primitive log guard station on Taylor Fork Road north of West Yellowstone, rented year-round, reached in winter by a two-mile ski from a plowed trailhead.
- Ford CabinPolebridge · Forest service cabinA log cabin built in 1922 at the old Ford Ranger Station on the North Fork of the Flathead, now rented by the Forest Service, begun by ranger Ralph Thayer before he went to war.
- Fourmile CabinBig Timber · Cabin electricA two-room Forest Service rental cabin on the Boulder River, 42 miles south of Big Timber, whose entrance sign reads Fourmile Ranger Station.
- Garnet Mountain Fire LookoutBozeman · Fire lookout cabinA 1962 fire lookout cab on the 8,245-foot summit of Garnet Mountain above Gallatin Canyon, rented by the night to four sleepers, its walls lined with windows.
- Garver Mtn. Lookout RentalYaak · Fire lookout rentalA 1960s fire lookout tower for overnight rent atop Garver Mountain in Montana's Yaak country, with the mountain's first lookout, a 1929 log cabin, still standing on the site.
- Gem Peak Lookout RentalNoxon · Fire lookout rentalA fire lookout cab on a 30-foot timber tower above the Clark Fork near Noxon, Montana, rented by the night on a peak first staffed from a tent around 1920.
- Gird PointRavalli County, Montana · Fire lookout rentalA 1939 L-4 fire lookout on Gird Point in the Sapphire Mountains east of Hamilton, Montana, rented by the night, whose stair footing still reads "Aug. 18 1939."
- Gordon Reese CabinWisdom · Hike-in cabin and warming hut for cross-country skiersA three-story hike-in cabin at Chief Joseph Pass, Montana, built by ski-club volunteers in 2001 and open by day to anyone who comes the half mile in.
- Granite Butte LookoutLincoln · Fire lookout cabin rentalA 1932 fire lookout on a 20-foot tower atop the Continental Divide southeast of Lincoln, Montana, rented by the night and called the only lookout on the Divide trail.
- Hells Canyon Guard StationWhitehall · Quaint log cabinA 1906 ranchers' line cabin on Hells Canyon Creek in Montana's Highland Mountains, later a Forest Service guard station, now rented by the night behind a key-code lock.
- Hogan CabinWisdom · One-room log cabinA one-room 1920s Forest Service log cabin at about 7,300 feet west of Wisdom, Montana, rented by the night and reached in winter only over snow.
- Hogback HomesteadPhilipsburg · Fully furnished two story log cabinA 1917 log homestead on Hogback Creek in Montana's Sapphire Mountains, rented out by the Lolo National Forest, that stands on a campsite people used for perhaps ten thousand years.
- Hornet LookoutColumbia Falls · LookoutA 1922 D-1 fire lookout on the summit of Hornet Mountain in the North Fork of the Flathead, rented by the night, its windowed cupola facing Glacier National Park.
- Horse Prairie CabinDillon · Forest service administrative cabinA two-room Forest Service log cabin on a hillside above Horse Prairie in southwestern Montana, built for work crews and now rented year-round, sometimes reached only on skis.
- Ibex CabinWilsall · CabinA 1939 Forest Service ranger shelter at 6,600 feet in the Crazy Mountain foothills near Wilsall, Montana, reached in winter only by a 5.5-mile ski, snowshoe, or snowmobile trip.
- Indian Flats CabinHelena · CabinA 1944 Forest Service guard station, moved in 1969 to a hollow below Indian Flats in Montana's Big Belt Mountains, now rented by the night.
- Judith Guard StationStanford · Historic ranger stationA 1908 ranger station on the Judith River's Middle Fork in Montana's Little Belts, rented by the night, its hip rafters cut short by the ranger who built it.
- Kading CabinElliston · Cabin nonelectricA Forest Service cabin in a non-isolated setting where summer and fall visitors can escape the pace of town.
- Kenck CabinAugusta · CabinThe Kenck Cabin was built in 1924 by a traveling dentist/doctor who arrived in the area in 1904 and spent his entire career along the Rocky Mountain Front.
- Kings Hill CabinNeihart · Historic log cabin rentalA two-room rustic historic CCC cabin accommodating up to six guests with electricity - lights, refrigerator, microwave and stove; wood stove and limited firewood for heat.
- Little Bear CabinGallatin Gateway · CabinA recreation rental cabin on the Bozeman District. Little Bear Cabin was built in 1938 and still looks much the same as it did back then.
- Lost Horse CabinHelena · CabinLost Horse Cabin, a Forest Service rental in the Divide Mountains 35 miles west of Helena, sleeps eight beside an intermittent creek four miles east of the Continental Divide.
- Lost Horse Guard StationDarby · CabinA 1938 Forest Service log cabin at 6,030 feet in the Bitterroot Range, eighteen miles up Lost Horse Road, rented for $50 a night and reachable January through March only over snow.
- May Creek CabinWisdom · CabinA one-room Forest Service cabin two miles up May Creek west of Wisdom, Montana, reached on foot or skis, whose builders the records name two different ways.
- McCart LookoutSula · Historic l-4 lookout structureA 1939 L-4 fire lookout on McCart Peak east of Sula, Montana, packed in by mules and rented by the night, its Osburne fire finder still inside.
- McGuire Mtn. Lookout RentalEureka · Fire lookout tower rentalA 12-by-12-foot fire lookout built in 1923 for $805.87 on a summit southwest of Eureka, Montana, now rented to overnight guests who hike 2.5 miles in.
- Medicine Point LookoutSula · Historic l4 lookoutMedicine Point Lookout is a historic tower located on Medicine Point, west of Sula. It has been restored to reflect a lookout of the 1940s, including the stove, furniture, dishes and other small touches. It offers a unique chance for visitors to camp on a mountain peak, near the scenic Bitterroot River in a rustic, old-time setting, while having the enjoyment of recreating on public lands.
- Mill Creek CabinLivingston · Log structureMill Creek Cabin was built in 1927 as a temporary lodging for traveling Forest Service personnel. The cabin can be accessed by vehicle year-round, though a four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety. This cabin offers rustic accommodations with limited amenities, so guests need to bring most of their own supplies and gear
- Miller CabinTownsend · Log cabinThe Miller Creek Cabin is located in the Townsend Ranger District and rests at the intersection of the Confederate Gulch Road (FS Road 287) and the Blacktail Road (FS Road 4171), surrounded by scattered forest in the Big Belt Mountains in west-central Montana. The cabin is accessible by high-clearance vehicle, but requires over-the-snow vehicle travel during winter months.
- Minton Peak LookoutTrout Creek · LookoutMinton Peak Lookout is situated in the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 5,351 feet in the Kootenai National Forest. The original lookout was constructed in 1932, replaced in 1968, and completely rebuilt in 2011.
- Mission LookoutSwan Lake · Fire lookoutMission Lookout towers above the forest canopy, providing guests with unrivaled 360-degree views of the beautiful Swan Range, Mission Mountains and Swan Lake.
- Monture Guard Station CabinOvando · CabinA completely restored ranger station available only in winter, with comfortable heating, a kitchen area, and refinished wood floors; the area offers motorized and non-motorized recreation.
- Monument Peak LookoutHarlowton · Fire lookoutMonument Peak Lookout offers guests an impressive yet rustic room with a view. The lookout, built in 1936 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, is perched atop Monument Peak, boasting spectacular 360 degree views of the Little Belt Mountains.
- Moose Creek CabinHelena · National forest cabinA two-bedroom log cabin in the Tenmile Creek drainage west of Helena with access to hiking, picnicking, skiing, snowmobiling, and hunting.
- Moose Lake CabinPhilipsburg · CabinHistoric 1917 Forest Service work station cabin in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, offering close access to the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness Area.
- Morgan-Case HomesteadPhilipsburg · Rustic log cabinA rustic log cabin on approximately 320 acres along Rock Creek, listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its significance relating to early homesteading and ranching in Granite County and western Montana.
- Mt. Baldy-Buckhorn RidgeTroy · Fire lookoutThe Mount Baldy - Buckhorn Ridge Lookout sits at an elevation of 6,529 feet in the Kootenai National Forest. This location has been used as an observation point for detecting forest fires since 1910. The current lookout tower was built in 1957.
- Nevada Creek CabinAvon · Forest service cabin rentalThis historic one room log cabin is located on National Forest lands along the upper reaches of Nevada Creek, between Avon and Helmville, MT. Thick forests, steep slopes, and wide open ridges define the landscape and visitors can access the adjacent road-less area with trails leading directly from the cabin to multiple destinations, including the Continental Divide.
- Ninko CabinColumbia Falls · CabinThe rustic cabin sleeps six with two bunk beds and two single beds; amenities include a propane cook stove, lights, wood stove for heating, and a vault toilet; pets allowed; no water available; renters pack their own bedding, drinking water, food, matches and all basic camp gear.
- Notch CabinEnnis · Cabin nonelectricNotch Cabin is located in a remote part of southwestern Montana, within proposed wilderness, and is open from July 1 through November. It is somewhat difficult to access, but worth the trouble for outdoor enthusiasts.
- Owl Creek CabinCondon · Rustic cabin rentalA rustic, single-room dwelling for up to four guests, with a corral 200 feet from the cabin.
- Racetrack CabinPhilipsburg · USFS rental cabinRacetrack cabin is situated next to Racetrack Creek on the east side of the Flint Creek Range at an elevation of about 6,300 feet surrounded by dense forest near Deer Lodge Montana. Originally built as a mining cabin in the 1930s it was later donated to the Forest Service and refurbished for use by the public.
- Rillway CabinTownsend · Cabin nonelectricRillway Cabin is located 14 miles east of Townsend, Montana along scenic Deep Creek in Helena National Forest. Its history can be traced to Dr. A.C. Kelly, a physician who arrived in Townsend in 1915 and served as mayor from 1920-1924.
- Sage Creek CabinBridger · Rustic forest service cabin rentalA rustic Forest Service cabin in the Pryor Mountains of the Custer Gallatin National Forest, originally an 1892 line cabin for horse and cattle operations that became the administrative office for the Pryor Mountain Ranger District in 1908.
- Savenac BunkhouseHaugan · BunkhouseTwo-story sleeping accommodation for large groups at the Savenac Historic Tree Nursery in the Lolo National Forest.
- Savenac CookhouseHaugan · CookhouseCookhouse with commercial-grade kitchen and dining area for large groups at the Savenac Historic Tree Nursery in the Lolo National Forest.
- Savenac East Cottage (MT)Haugan · CottageSavenac East Cottage provides a well-equipped kitchen and sleeping quarters for a family or small group of four people at the Savenac Historic Tree Nursery in the Lolo National Forest of Montana.
- Savenac West CottageHaugan · CottageTwo-bedroom cottage with kitchen, dining, and living areas for a family or small group of four at the Savenac Historic Tree Nursery in the Lolo National Forest.
- Schnaus CabinPolebridge · USFS cabin rentalSchnaus Cabin is located 42 miles north of Columbia Falls, MT on the North Fork Road north of Polebridge.
- Sex Peak. Lookout RentalTrout Creek · Lookout rentalSex Peak Lookout is situated in the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 5,772 feet in the Kootenai National Forest. The original lookout was constructed in the early 1920s and replaced by the current lookout in 1948.
- Stony CabinPhilipsburg · Forest service cabin rentalStony Cabin is a small primitive cabin that was built in 1914 as a place for Forest Service employees to sleep while working in the area. The cabin is situated close to Stony Creek Road and across the street from Stony Creek Campground.
- Strawberry CabinHelena · Cabin nonelectricLookout-and-log cabin at the top of Strawberry Butte (6,100 feet) in the heart of the Elkhorn Mountains; an excellent example of a C-46 one room cabin plan designed by William Fox.
- Swan Guard StationSwan Lake · Historic cabin rentalSwan Guard Station is located next to beautiful Swan Lake, in northwestern Montana, where visitors enjoy all kinds of recreation. The fully restored historic cabin can accommodate up to eight people and offers somewhat modern amenities and plenty of space.
- Thompson Guard StationWhite Sulphur Springs · Two-room cabinLocated on the east side of the Big Belt Mountains, this cabin presents a wonderful getaway. A fairly large two-room cabin with a deck greets visitors and offers plenty of room. Thompson Guard Station provides a wonderful forest setting for nearby hiking, fishing, hunting and horseback riding. A series of small lakes are also located in the area.
- Thompson Peak Lookout TowerSuperior · Lookout towerOne-room rental cabin equipped with 1 twin-bed with a mattress pad and sleeps up to four people. The facility has electricity and cell phone service, as well as an electric stove, heater, microwave and small refrigerator.
- Trail Creek CabinBozeman · CabinTrail Creek Cabin, built in 1924, was the original ranger station for the Bozeman Ranger District. It is available year round, offering guests the chance to enjoy summer or winter recreation.
- Twogood CabinSula · CabinTwogood Cabin offers guests a unique opportunity to camp in the forest of western Montana, in a rustic, old-time setting. It is available between the end of May through the middle of October, as well as throughout December, providing access to the surrounding mountains' best features and recreational attractions.
- Up Up LookoutSuperior · 40-foot wooden tower40-foot wooden tower perched on a beautiful rock pinnacle in the Bitterroot Mountains of western Montana, with a vista for views of the St. Regis River drainage and the high alpine country.
- Upper Ford Cabin RentalYaak · CabinThe Upper Ford Ranger Station is situated near the Yaak River at an elevation of 2,984 feet within the Rocky Mountains in Kootenai National Forest. This remote cabin was built in 1926 and was at the heart of the Upper Ford Ranger District until 1942, when it was combined with the Yaak Ranger District and became a remote work center.
- Vigilante CabinAlder · CabinThe Vigilante cabins were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1920s and were first used as a guard station. The middle house, which is the largest, is available by reservation public use. The remaining outbuildings are still used by Forest Service personnel throughout the year. The cabin lies a short walking distance away from the upper Ruby River.
- Wapiti CabinWest Yellowstone · Primitive, rustic, log structureThis is a primitive cabin. It can sleep up to four people, with a maximum group size of six people for overnight use.
- Webb Mtn. Lookout RentalEureka · Fire lookout rentalWebb Mountain Lookout is perched at 5,988 feet atop its namesake mountain in Kootenai National Forest. The lookout was built in 1959 and used as an observation point for fighting forest fires for over 40 years.
- West Bridger CabinBig Timber · Rental cabinWest Bridger Cabin is open-year round for the enjoyment of outdoor enthusiasts.
- West Fork Butte LookoutSeeley Lake · Cabin nonelectricWest Fork Butte Lookout is an ideal place for guests to experience the mountains south of Missoula from a unique vantage point. The facility provides near-360-degree views of the surrounding area.
- West Fork Cabin (W of Choteau)Choteau · Rustic forest service guard stationHere is an opportunity for you to rent a rustic Forest Service Guard Station when it is not used during the winter months. It is located 3.5 miles past a downhill ski area.
- West Fork Of Rock Creek Cabin (MT)Philipsburg · Log cabinIt is a large cabin that provides a great experience in the mountains of southwestern Montana. The cabin offers access to numerous trails and wildlife viewing, as well as a comfortable place to picnic and spend the nights.
- Whitetail CabinAshland · Registered historic siteWhitetail Cabin is a registered historic site and was once used as a ranger station for the Whitetail Reserve in the early 1900s.
- Window Rock CabinBozeman · CabinA recreation rental cabin on the Bozeman District on the Custer Gallatin National Forest.
- Woods CabinDarby · Historic rustic cabinNestled on the north shore of beautiful Lake Como, the historic Woods Cabin offers a truly rustic Montana experience.
- Wurtz CabinPolebridge · National forest cabinWurtz Cabin is located 48 miles north of Columbia Falls along the Wild and Scenic North Fork of the Flathead River.
- Yaak Mtn. Lookout RentalTroy · Fire lookout rentalFire observation point since 1958 with outstanding views of the town of Troy, especially on 4th of July, the Kootenai River and surrounding area.
- Zips Place CabinEssex · CabinCabin on a 1937 homestead 48 miles east of Hungry Horse in northwestern Montana; the Kimmet family of Cut Bank built the cabin in 1954.
New Mexico
Oregon
- Acker Rock LookoutTiller · LookoutA one-room Forest Service fire lookout, twelve feet square, set on a volcanic plug above the South Umpqua near Tiller, Oregon, where part of the floor hangs over open air.
- Acorn Woman Peak LookoutJacksonville · Fire lookout (USFS rental)A 14-foot-square L-4 fire lookout on a Siskiyou ridge above the Applegate Valley, rented by the night, with its Osborne Firefinder still at the center of the room.
- Anthony Lake Guard StationNorth Powder · Historic civilian conservation corps log cabin rentalHistoric 1930s CCC log cabin near Anthony Lake and the Elkhorn Crest Trail with hot shower, electricity, flush toilet, and well-equipped kitchen.
- Antlers Guard Station CabinWhitney · Historic civilian conservation corps guard station cabin rentalCozy, rustic cabin with two small rooms - a combined bedroom and living room and a kitchen. The Guard Station, a historical site constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), is located adjacent to the scenic North Fork Burnt River and is only a couple of miles from the historic Whitney area.
- Aspen CabinLakeview · Historic log cabin recreation rentalA 1930 Forest Service log cabin ringed by a split rail fence in the North Warner Mountains northeast of Lakeview, Oregon, rented by the night with no water on site.
- Bald Butte LookoutPaisley · Fire lookout rentalA 14-by-14 Forest Service lookout of 1931 on the bare summit of Bald Butte, southwest of Paisley, Oregon, its pieces packed up by horses, now rented by the night.
- Bald Knob LookoutPowers · Fire lookout rentalA flat-top lookout cabin on a timber tower above the Coquille near Powers, Oregon, rented by the night, on a knob where a guard built a shake shelter in 1914.
- Big Elk Guard StationButte Falls · Rustic log cabinA 1929 peeled-log guard cabin on Big Elk Prairie east of Butte Falls, Oregon, rented by the night on a Forest Service site in use since 1907.
- Bolan Mountain LookoutCave Junction · L-4 style lookoutA one-room glass fire lookout on the Siskiyou crest south of Cave Junction, Oregon, burned to its foundation in the 2020 Slater Fire and was rebuilt by volunteers in 2024.
- Box Canyon Guard Station CabinBlue River · Guard station cabinA 1933 Civilian Conservation Corps cabin for fire guards on Aufderheide Drive in Oregon's Willamette National Forest, rented by the night, with a horse corral beside it.
- Caretakers CabinGranite · 2-storied cabinA two-story rental house at the Fremont Powerhouse near Granite, Oregon, built in the 1930s for the workers who watched an eight-mile Olive Lake pipeline for leaks.
- Clackamas Lake Historic CabinGovernment Camp · Historic cabinA 1933 ranger's residence at the Clackamas Lake Ranger Station in Oregon's Mt. Hood National Forest, rented to overnight guests and lit by an old generator and propane lanterns.
- Clear Lake Cabin LookoutGovernment Camp · Fire lookout rentalA 1962 R-6 flat-top fire lookout on Clear Lake Butte, south of Mount Hood, Oregon, staffed for fire watch each summer and rented to skiers each winter.
- Cold Springs CabinPrineville · Rental cabinA 1934 Forest Service guard station in an upland meadow near Big Summit Prairie in Oregon's Ochoco National Forest, once a switchboard for fire lookouts, now rented by the night.
- Crescent Lake Guard StationCrescent · Guard stationA one-bedroom Forest Service guard station from the early 1930s on the east shore of Crescent Lake, Klamath County, Oregon, with a claw-foot tub and its original buffet.
- Currier Guard StationPaisley · Guard station recreation rentalA 1933 Forest Service fire crews' out station on the Paisley Ranger District, now rented by the night, rebuilt after a Bootleg Fire pine fell on it in 2021.
- Deer Creek Guard Station CabinDayville · Guard station cabinA 1956 fireguard work station on the Malheur National Forest, about 31 miles from John Day, Oregon, now rented by the night, lit by propane, with no water on site.
- Ditch Creek Guard StationHeppner · Guard stationA 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps guard station in the Umatilla National Forest southeast of Heppner, Oregon, rented by the night, where fireguards once rode out looking for smoke.
- Drake Peak LookoutLakeview · L-4 aladdin ground house cabinA 1948 Forest Service fire lookout on the crest of the North Warner Mountains above Lakeview, Oregon, rented by the night, with its Osborne Firefinder still in place.
- Fall River Guard StationBend · Guard station cabinA 600-square-foot Civilian Conservation Corps guard station in Deschutes National Forest, rented by the night, whose back door opens on the spring-fed headwaters of the Fall River.
- Fish Lake Remount Depot CabinsMcKenzie Bridge · CabinTwo 1920s Forest Service cabins at Oregon's Fish Lake Remount Depot, rented each winter and reached by trail on foot or skis, beside a lake that drains to meadow by summer.
- Fivemile Butte LookoutMt. Hood · LookoutA 1957 fire lookout cabin on Fivemile Butte, Mt. Hood National Forest, rented by the night and reached in winter on skis or snowshoes from Billy Bob Sno-Park.
- Fremont Point CabinLakeview · Reconstructed cabin rentalA Forest Service rental cabin on Winter Rim in Lake County, Oregon, about 3,000 feet above Summer Lake, on the point where John C. Fremont named both in 1843.
- Fry Meadows Guard StationElgin · Two-room guard-station cabinA 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps guard station in the Umatilla National Forest northeast of Elgin, Oregon, rented by the night at a meadow's edge, with no water on site.
- Gold Butte LookoutDetroit · Fire lookoutA 1934 fire lookout on a Willamette National Forest summit north of Detroit, Oregon, rented by the night after volunteers took it apart and rebuilt it piece by piece.
- Green Ridge LookoutSisters · Fire lookout rentalGreen Ridge Lookout, a fire tower on a ridge more than 2,000 feet above the Metolius River near Sisters, Oregon, takes overnight guests in spring and fall and keeps volunteer fire watch in summer.
- Hager Mountain LookoutSilver Lake · Cabin nonelectricHager Mountain Lookout is a fourteen-foot-square fire cabin at 7,195 feet south of Silver Lake, Oregon, that watches for smoke each summer and is rented to skiers and snowshoers in winter.
- Hemlock Butte CabinDouglas County · Winter backcountry cabin rentalA three-story A-frame at the foot of Oregon's Mount Bailey, reached in winter only on skis or snowshoes, built by a Douglas County ski club.
- Imnaha Guard StationProspect · Guard station cabin rentalA 1939 Civilian Conservation Corps guard station at Imnaha Springs, near Prospect, Oregon, rented by the night in old-growth fir a short trail below an ice-cold spring.
- Indian Ridge LookoutBlue River · Fire lookout rentalA 1950s Forest Service fire lookout on Indian Ridge in the Willamette National Forest near Blue River, Oregon, rented by the night, with the Three Sisters close to the northeast.
- Lake of the Woods LookoutGold Beach · Fire lookout rentalThe lookout, a one-room cabin with windows that provide 360-degree views, accommodates one to four people.
- Lodgepole Guard StationButte Falls · Guard stationCivilian Conservation Corps guard station cabin at Lodgepole Meadow designed to comfortably sleep 4 occupants; bedroom with a full-size bed, small closet and one dresser; living room with futon and coffee table.
- Murderers Creek Guard StationJohn Day · Historic guard station rentalOne-room cabin and a vault toilet; propane cook stove, lights, refrigerator and heat stove; sleeps 2 on a futon bed; old garage and RV parking in the driveway. A retreat for a couple or individual and a fun opportunity to imagine the life of the early day Forest rangers.
- Musick Guard StationCottage Grove · Guard stationMusick Guard Station is located in southwestern Oregon, offering visitors a glimpse into a historic mining community in the Umpqua National Forest.
- Olallie Lake Guard Station CabinMt Hood · Standard
- Packers CabinBrookings · CabinPackers Cabin was originally built during the 1930s and served as the headquarters for the Forest Service packer who supplied lookouts and field crews by horse or mule pack trains.
- Peavy CabinBaker City, OR · Historic log cabin rentalRustic single-room log cabin on the Wild and Scenic North Fork John Day River; sleeps four with wood stove, gas range, and vault toilet; trailhead access to the North Fork John Day Wilderness and the Elkhorn Crest National Recreation Trail.
- Pickett Butte LookoutTiller · Fire lookout tower rentalFire lookout tower atop Pickett Butte in Umpqua National Forest, southwest Oregon; one-room cabin reached by a narrow steep stairway, with panoramic views over the Jackson Creek Drainage and the lands around the town of Tiller.
- Short Creek Guard StationPrairie City · Cabin rentalA three-room rustic cabin about 20 miles from Prairie City with one queen bed, kitchen/living room, a bedroom, and a bathroom.
- Snow Camp LookoutGold Beach · CabinA cabin-type fire-lookout structure with a catwalk destroyed in the 2002 Biscuit Fire and rebuilt by Don Hartley of Don Hartley Construction in Crescent City, California.
- Summit Guard Station BunkhousePendleton · BuildingA one-room bunkhouse for cooking, sleeping and relaxing, with four bed frames, propane lights, a propane heater and range, and an outhouse nearby.
- Sunshine Guard StationJohn Day · Forest service guard station cabinThe former guard station was built in 1936 and until the 1990s was used alternatively as a bunkhouse or a work station for fireguards; situated along John Day River in the Malheur National Forest at an elevation of 3,700 feet
- Tamarack CabinHeppner · CabinTamarack Cabin offers outdoor enthusiasts a quaint cabin with epic views atop Tamarack Mountain. The cabin can accommodate four guests, and a short walk through the trees awards a unique opportunity to view miles of the Umatilla National Forest from sunup to sundown. The site was originally used as a fire detection lookout; a steel Aermotor tower is still standing.
- Tilly Jane Guard StationParkdale · Guard stationTilly Jane Guard Station is an ideal getaway for individuals and families who enjoy the great outdoors in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. It is one of the oldest structures on Mt. Hood and provides shelter for warmth and an escape from the elements while participating in a variety of activities, specifically winter-related recreation.
- Timber Butte CabinLowell · Fire lookout cabin rentalLookout cabin in the Fall Creek area of the Willamette National Forest at 3,650 feet, 19 miles from Lowell, Oregon; open mid-April through late October for scenery and a variety of recreation.
- Two Color Guard StationMedical Springs · Large cabin (forest service guard station rental)A large cabin along Wild and Scenic Eagle Creek below the Eagle Cap Wilderness, with a view from the back porch over a riparian meadow toward the creek; Two Color Campground is nearby.
- Warner Mountain LookoutOakridge · LookoutA replica of an old cupola-style lookout sitting on a high vantage point of Warner Ridge at an altitude of 5,300 feet in the Willamette National Forest; a winter destination accessed by skis, snowmobiles, or snowshoes.
- Whisky Camp Guard StationTiller · Guard station cabin rentalThis compact, red-planked, cedar-roofed two-room cabin is tucked beneath a dense forest canopy that lets the occasional sunlight shine through.
- Willow Prairie CabinButte Falls · Guard station cabinOne-room cabin for up to four people at the foot of Mt. McLoughlin at 4,300 feet; a 1924 Forest Service guard station converted to a horse camp and rented to groups with or without horses.
Utah
- Aquarius Guard StationLoa · Ranger stationA two-room cabin the Civilian Conservation Corps built in 1937 on the west side of Boulder Mountain, south of Loa, Utah, now rented to overnight guests at 8,700 feet.
- Blacksmith Fork Guard StationHyrum · Forest service cabin rentalA 1934 New Deal guard station on the Left Hand Fork above Hyrum, Utah, rescued from near-demolition by volunteers and rented by the night with propane light and no running water.
- Gooseberry Administrative Site CabinsSalina · Group standard nonelectricThe Gooseberry Administrative Site, Forest Service summer headquarters from 1907 to 1960, stands in the aspens southeast of Salina, Utah, and is now rented whole to groups of up to fifty sleepers.
- Indian Creek Guard StationFerron · Guard stationA Civilian Conservation Corps ranger cabin from 1933 on the shore of Ferron Reservoir in central Utah, built by local men and now rented to overnight guests.
- Ledgefork Guard StationKamas · Historic forest service cabinLedgefork Guard Station is located just above Smith and Morehouse Reservoir on the western edge of the Uinta Mountains in northeastern Utah. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing and exploring the Smith and Morehouse Trail.
- Mammoth Cabin (and Lake Cabin)Fairview · Forest service ranger cabin rentalA 1930s Forest Service ranger and fire crew dwelling, moved to the Mammoth Guard station site from its original location in the 1980s; one of two cabins on the Manti-La Sal National Forest.
- Mill Hollow Guard StationKamas · Cabin siteA drive-in, nonelectric cabin site for overnight use, with two bedrooms and beds for up to 8 people.
- Mirror Lake Guard StationKamas · Historic forest service cabinHistoric Forest Service cabin at Mirror Lake just off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway through the Uinta Mountains, known for abundant recreational opportunities and scenic beauty.
- Mt Terrill Guard StationSalina · Cabin rentalA rustic two room cabin on the Fishlake National Forest in central Utah about 30 miles southeast of Salina.
- Payson Lakes Guard StationPayson · Guard stationCabin offered for advance reservation so visitors can enjoy an experience similar to that of early Forest Rangers and their families.
- Podunk Guard StationPanguitch · Two-room cabinPodunk Guard Station is located next to the East Fork Sevier River, in the Dixie National Forest in southern Utah. The cabin was constructed in 1928 and has been used by generations of Forest Service employees. Guests enjoy exploring local trails on foot, horseback, mountain bike and off-road vehicle. The river offers fishing and swimming opportunities.
- Soldier Creek Vacation CabinHeber City · Large vacation cabinVacation house sleeps 16; one queen bedroom, one with two singles, four bunk rooms; ADA bathroom on main floor, community-style bathroom and shower on top floor; gathering area with sofas and chairs, TV and DVD player.
- Trout Creek Guard StationVernal · Guard stationCCC-built guard station in the Trout Creek area, 21 miles west of US Highway 191 near Vernal, in the Ashley National Forest.
Washington
- American River Guard StationNaches, WA · Historic guard station rentalA 1941 Civilian Conservation Corps log cabin on the American River in the eastern Cascades, rented by the Forest Service and opened with a combination mailed to each guest.
- Clearwater Lookout CabinPomeroy · CabinA 1935 Forest Service rental cabin at 5,600 feet in the Blue Mountains south of Pomeroy, Washington, set at the foot of a 1933 CCC steel lookout tower.
- Godman Guard StationDayton · Guard station cabin rentalA two-story Forest Service guard station built in 1933-34 above Dayton, Washington, rented by the night, with the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness for its back yard.
- Gotchen Guard StationTrout Lake · Recreation rentalA two-room ranger cabin of 1909 in an aspen grove on Mount Adams's south side near Trout Lake, Washington, standing on the road where rangers once counted sheep.
- Government Mineral Springs Guard StationCarson · Recreation rentalA 1937 Forest Service guard station north of Carson, Washington, built by CCC Company 944 at Government Mineral Springs, where a resort hotel burned in 1935, now rented by the night.
- Hamma Hamma CabinHoodsport · Guard stationA Civilian Conservation Corps guard station of 1936-37 above the Hamma Hamma River in Olympic National Forest, rented by the night, its hexagonal bay window facing the river drainage.
- Heybrook LookoutIndex · LookoutA fire lookout on Heybrook Ridge above U.S. 2 near Index, Washington, whose rentable cabin volunteers built in a ranger-station parking lot and hoisted to the tower's top.
- Interrorem CabinBrinnon · Historic cabinA 1907 peeled-log ranger cabin on the Duckabush River Road near Brinnon, Washington, the first administrative site of Olympic National Forest, now rented out by the night.
- Louella CabinSequim · CabinA four-room 1912 Forest Service guard station near Sequim, Washington, rented by the night, named by the fireguard who built it for his wife, Louella.
- Peterson Prairie CabinTrout Lake, WA · Cabin rentalMeticulously restored cabin on the Mt. Adams Ranger District under Douglas fir and huckleberry; propane lights and range plus wood-stove insert; sleeps six; site of the salvaged Peterson cabin.
- Snow Peak CabinRepublic · CampgroundOne-room 17-by-19 cabin with cots and foam pads for up to four people, propane cook stove, basic cookware, wood stove heat, solar-powered lighting and an outhouse.
- Steliko LookoutEntiat · Fire lookouts/cabins overnightSteliko Lookout is a standard Forest Service L-4 cab constructed on a 10 feet (3.0 m) timber tower at the summit of Steliko Point, a low, grassy summit above the Entiat River valley.[2][6] The cab provides nearly 360-degree views of the Entiat Valley, the small community of Ardenvoir directly below, and surrounding summits including Tyee Mountain and Sugarloaf Peak.[2][3]
- Taneum CabinThorp · CabinThe Taneum Cabin is located in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, approximately 20 miles from Ellensburg, Washington. The cabin is accessible by car and provides many of the same comforts of home. Guests only need to bring a few of their own amenities for an enjoyable stay.
- Teanaway Guard StationCle Elum · CabinTeanaway Guard Station is a cozy log cabin retreat for two.
- Tucannon Guard StationPomeroy · Guard station cabin rentalTwo-story wood frame saltbox cabin: two single beds and a queen bed upstairs, a single bed and a futon for two downstairs, flush toilet and hot shower; electricity and propane included; potable running water year-round.
- Wenatchee Guard StationAsotin · White single story wood cabinWhite single-story wood cabin in a grassy clearing on a high plateau with a view of the northern tip of the Blue Mountains; propane lights, heater and refrigerator; no water; outhouse nearby.
Wyoming
- Blackhall LookoutLookout towerA 1963 fire lookout atop Blackhall Mountain in Wyoming's Sierra Madre, still a working fire tower, rented by the night at the end of one of the state's highest roads.
- Bow River Ranger StationSaratoga · Ranger station cabinA 1960s ranger house on the Medicine Bow-Routt forest boundary in Carbon County, Wyoming, rented as a ten-person cabin with the Upper Medicine Bow River flowing past its back yard.
- Brush Creek Work Center BarrackSaratoga · All electric bi-level houseA Forest Service bunkhouse rented by the night at 8,100 feet in Wyoming's Snowy Range, set among log buildings Civilian Conservation Corps crews raised at Brush Creek from 1937 to 1941.
- Cazier CabinAfton · Guard stationA 1933 CCC guard station on Wyoming's Greys River, rented by the night, named for the first ranger on the old Wyoming National Forest to patrol by automobile.
- Deer Creek Cabin (WY)Afton · Forest service guard stationA 1933 Forest Service guard station on the Greys River Road above Alpine, Wyoming, rented by the night, where Forest Service horses still graze the pasture around the door.
- Jack Creek Crew QuartersSaratoga · Forest service crew quarters rentalA two-story log crew house at 8,500 feet in Wyoming's Sierra Madre, rented to parties of up to fifteen, where solar panels run the lights and the well pump.
- Jack Creek Guard StationSaratoga · Guard stationA one-room log ranger cabin from 1934, set at 8,500 feet southwest of Saratoga, Wyoming, rented to four at a time, with its builder's ashes buried twenty yards north.
- Kelley Guard StationKemmerer · Historic forest service guard stationKelley Guard Station is a historic Forest Service guard station built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1933.
- Keystone Ranger StationAlbany · CabinLocated deep within the Medicine Bow National Forest, Keystone Cabin offers a unique lodging experience in southeastern Wyoming for guests seeking recreation and relaxation.
- La Barge Guard StationKemmerer · Labarge guard station cabinHistoric La Barge Guard Station is located 87 miles north of Kemmerer, Wyoming in the Hams Fork Area of Bridger-Teton National Forest.
- McCain CabinAlpine (nearest groceries, gas, restaurant; 23 miles) · Forest service guard station cabin rentalA Forest Service guard station cabin built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in a valley off the Little Greys River near Alpine, Wyoming, reached by snowmobile in winter.
- Meadows CabinAfton · Guard stationThe historic Meadows Guard Station is a quiet hideaway beneath tall pines, where deer graze in the open meadow pasture nearby. Located 29 miles from Alpine, the cabin allows horses and provides corrals. Built in 1933 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), the cabin presents a year-round backcountry playground for activities like horseback riding, fishing, off-road vehicle riding
- Muddy Guard CabinBighorn National Forest · Guard station cabin rentalMuddy Guard Cabin dates back to the late 1930s and offers views of wildflower-topped meadows and snow-capped mountains. Originally used as a Forest Service guard station, the quaint cabin appeals to those looking for a peaceful getaway with hiking, horseback riding and fishing.
- Pole Creek CabinBuffalo · CabinTwo room cabin that can sleep 4-6 people in two sets of bunk beds; main room has wood stove heat, kitchen cabinets and counter, table, chairs and benches.
- Sandstone CabinEncampment · CabinHistoric Forest Service cabin sleeping five to six on State Highway 70 in the Sierra Madre Range, with on-site host, propane utilities, limited solar power, and potable water.
- Scaler Guard StationCokeville · Former ranger guard station rentalThe Kemmerer Ranger District's historic Scaler Guard Station, located 78 miles north of Kemmerer, Wyoming, provides an excellent hideaway for cabin camping enthusiasts.
- Sheep Mountain Fire LookoutBuffalo · LookoutConstructed in 1950 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) atop Sheep Mountain at an elevation of 9,600 feet, the lookout was historically occupied as a fire lookout until the early 1970s.
- Sherman Guard Station and BunkhouseBig Piney · Cabin nonelectricAs the original Sherman Ranger Station built around 1929, this bunkhouse was used as a seasonal/summer headquarters for early Forest Service management of timber and rangelands. The Sherman Guard Station and Bunkhouse is nestled in the Horse Creek drainage in a beautiful mountain setting.
- Snow Survey CabinSaratoga · CabinThe Snow Survey Cabin provides visitors with a rustic accommodation on the Snowy Range, located just off the Snowy Range Scenic Byway at nearly 10,000 feet elevation, available for rent year round, suitable for warm summer evenings to winter snowmachining or cross-country skiing.
- Snyder Guard Station (WY)Big Piney · Cabin nonelectricA standard nonelectric cabin site for 1 to 4 people with four bunk beds, two rooms, pets allowed, gravel pull-through driveway, and no water hookup.
- Spruce Mtn Fire Lookout TowerAlbany · Fire lookout towerLive a bit of history and enjoy incredible views of southeastern Wyoming including Medicine Bow Peak, Rob Roy Reservoir, Jelm Mountain and the southern end of the Snowy Range. Formerly used to detect fires, the tower rises 55 feet above a forested mountaintop in the Medicine Bow Mountain range.
- Sunlight Rangers CabinCody · Cabin rentalScenic cabin that sleeps eight in the Sunlight Valley: a three-bedroom, one-bath log cabin with a fully equipped kitchen and fireplace.
